Project Description
Scrap The Map; How You Can Help
Seattle teachers have taken a historic stand for their students by refusing to administer the MAP test.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Call, email, and write to Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José L. Banda to let him know that you support the boycott and to demand that the participating teachers receive no disciplinary action.
Superintendent José L. Banda
(206) 252-0180
superintendent@seattleschools.org
Office of the Superintendent
MS: 32-150
P.O. Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124-1165
2. Sign the online petitions:
- Change.org: Seattle Public Schools: Support Seattle teachers refusing to administer the MAP!
- SignOn.org: Petition to cancel the MAP® test in Seattle Public Schools
- SignOn.org: Support the Seattle Teachers’ Standardized Test Boycott
3. If you are part of a union or other organization, propose a solidarity resolution. You can see examples of resolutions and letters of support here. Email scrapthemap@yahoo.com so we can add it to our website.
4. If you are an educator, add your name to the solidarity letter written by Brian Jones and Wayne Au by emailing your name and affiliation to GHSstatement@gmail.com.
5. If you are a National Board Certified Teacher, add your name to the solidarity letter by emailing ericmuhs@comcast.net.
6. Donate to the MAP Boycott Solidarity Fund on behalf of yourself or your organization.
